AJ-PD500

Memory Card Recorder

AJ-PD500

AVC-ULTRA*1 Support for Everything from
Mastering-Level Image Quality to Low-Bit-Rate Transmission,
Together with Network Solutions and New Compact microP2 Cards.
A Half-Rack Size Recorder for a High-Quality, Cost-Effective Workflow.

AVC-ULTRA Includes High-Quality AVC-Intra200 Codec

From mastering to streaming, the image quality and bit rate can be selected to match the application. Panasonic’s professional A/V codec family, AVC-ULTRA, is provided as standard equipment for the first time ever, to meet the particular needs of broadcasting and image production.

An intra-frame compression method that is highly suited to image production. In addition to the conventional AVC-Intra100/50 codec, the AJ-PD500 features the AVC-Intra200 codec with twice the bit rate (10 bit quantization, 4:2:2 sampling, and a bit rate of approximately 200 Mbps*1). With superb images that approach uncompressed quality and 24 bit audio, it offers a level of quality that meets the needs of mastering and archiving.

An inter-frame compression method that achieves high-quality HD recording at a low bit rate. Ideal for providing on-air content direct from the shooting location and for workflows using content transferred over the internet. Three bit rates are available:
AVC-LongG50/25/12 Mbps. AVC-LongG25 provides 10 bit/4:2:2 quality at a bit rate of approximately 25 Mbps.

Low-bit-rate, high-resolution, high-sound-quality proxy video (Quick Time/H.264) is also recorded with the actual data.*2 Also includes metadata for efficient offline editing. See the table "AVC-Proxy Recording Modes and Recording Signals " in the Recording & Playback Cordecs.

*1: For 1080/59.94i.

*2: Proxy data cannot be recorded when using AVC-Intra200, Loop Rec, Simul Rec,
480/59.94i and 576/50i. Proxy data refers to file-based data of low-bit-rate motion images and audio together with management data, such as a time code and metadata.
The use of DCF Technologies is under license from Multi-Format, Inc.

Standard-Equipped microP2 Card Slots

The AJ-PD500 is equipped with two slots for the microP2 card, the new broadcast-use memory card downsized to match the size of a conventional SD memory card.

microP2 card: While inheriting the high reliability of the P2 card and maintaining the large capacity of 64 GB,*1 the microP2 card was greatly downsized to match the size of an SD memory card, thus resulting in a considerable reduction in cost.

Content Protection System (CPS): A new security function featured on the microP2 card. The content recorded on the card is locked with a password to protect against unauthorized access. This prevents data from being stolen and enables secure media control.

P2 Card Slots: Two conventional P2 card slots can be used.*2

Highly Mobile and Reliable: The microP2 and P2 cards are highly resistant to temperature changes, dust, impacts, and vibration, and there are no worries about condensation, head clogging, or dropout as there are with VTR systems. Data is recorded onto empty card spaces, so there is no need to search for the beginning and ending of recorded portions. There is also no danger of mistakenly recording over existing data.

Network Solutions

The low-rate AVC-Proxy including AVC-LongG6 codecs are well suited to high-speed workflows using a LAN or the internet. Their image and sound quality is high enough for use as a direct broadcast source for breaking news over the internet. They also allow images to be clearly confirmed for offline editing, to greatly streamline the workflow. The AJ-PD500 features a Gbit Ethernet LAN terminal, FTP client function, and FTP/Samba server function for file transfers over a LAN or the internet*. An HTTP server function can also be accessed from a web browser to provide the following
solutions.

Proxy Preview: AJ-PD500 clips can be displayed as thumbnail images on
a PC or Mac for previewing and streaming proxy images.

Metadata Editing: The metadata on AJ-PD500 clips can be searched and
edited (or input) on a PC or Mac. The actual data and proxy data both
share the metadata, so the edited results can also be reflected in the
actual data.

Playlist Editing: Playlists can be edited and saved. They can also be played, SDI output, and copied using a web application. After editing the playlist on location or over the internet, proxy-image news flashes can be transmitted from the playlist. Then, the actual data can be FTP transferred or carried to the studio, and the previously sent playlist can be used for SDI output of program footage. Maximizing network functions helps to streamline and speed-up the workflow.